President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in seven newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House, marking a significant expansion of Ghana’s highest court.
The appointments are aimed at bolstering the judiciary’s capacity to manage an increasing caseload, especially as the country prepares to tackle complex constitutional and electoral matters in the coming months.
The swearing-in ceremony, which took place on Thursday, July 3, follows the successful vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
The New Justices
The newly inducted Justices are:
- Justice Senyo Dzamefe
- Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
- Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh
- Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo
- Justice Philip Bright Mensah
- Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo
- Justice Hafisata Amaleboba
All seven judges are highly experienced legal minds, previously serving at the Court of Appeal.
Their elevation to the Supreme Court, in line with Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution, was based on the advice of the Judicial Council, in consultation with the Council of State and with parliamentary approval.
